Broken Hallelujah

My heartbeat quickens, my stomach churns, and my hands start shaking after all these years. I was 15 or 16 when the FBI came to question me at school one day. The principal turned over his office to us as I entered to see two intimidating suits waiting to grill me. "We've seen your bedroom 'curtains' and we'd like to talk to you about them."



Some friends and I had ripped off a truckload of flags the city used for Fourth of July parades. I had put curtain hooks in some and installed them on those pulley-type curtains you open and close. Two windows. Both visable from the street. Two Feds. Both taking a dim view of my cool curtains.



I'm reminded of this stupid stunt when I see the NYT article about the FBI collecting info on anti-war activists and others they deem suspicious. Young people, especially trouble-makers like me, were being watched closely then. I've often wondered if J Edgar Hoover's FBI started a 'file' on me as a young instigator. I'm such a Susie SquareJohn now.







Who Will Beat Bush? Play Who'll Beat Bush by how much for charity.

Your Guide To Online Anarchy - How'd I miss this site for so long?

The Daily Bleed - Very thorough calendar of eclectic events.

Listening: Soul Sessions by Joss Stone - my almost 15 year old daughter told me about this talented young bluesy singer.



This is my favorite time of day. Well, there it goes.